Galveston County Certificate of Trust Form
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Galveston County Certificate of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Galveston County Completed Example of the Certificate of Trust Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
League City Branch
League City, Texas 77573
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (281) 316-8732
Galveston County Clerk
Galveston, Texas 77552-7253
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (409) 766-2200
Recording Tips for Galveston County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
Cities and Jurisdictions in Galveston County
Properties in any of these areas use Galveston County forms:
- Bacliff
- Dickinson
- Friendswood
- Galveston
- Gilchrist
- High Island
- Hitchcock
- Kemah
- La Marque
- League City
- Port Bolivar
- Santa Fe
- Texas City
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Galveston County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Galveston County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Galveston County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Galveston County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Galveston County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Galveston County?
Recording fees in Galveston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (281) 316-8732 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
A certification of trust is a document that contains relevant details about an established trust containing real property. It is governed by Texas Property Code Sec. 114.086. A certification of trust validates the existence of the trust by identifying its full name, the date it was established, the names of the settlor (grantor) and trustees, the trustees' powers, and other details as needed. This is important because it allows the actual trust agreement, which is generally not recorded, to remain private.
The form is executed by the trustee and signed by the trustee and grantor (who can be the same person) and recorded in the office of the county recorder in any Texas county in which all or a portion of the real property is located. In order to facilitate a transfer of real property into a trust, financial institutions may require the trustee to furnish a certification of trust. In addition, third parties may request a certification of trust to confirm the trustee has the authority to transfer real property out of the trust.
(Texas Certificate of Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Galveston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Certificate of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Galveston County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Galveston County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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